US Bridges

State Route 99 over Hamilton Slough

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-8.21 · Structure no. 12 0003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Hamilton Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over Hamilton Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,231 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesHamilton Slough
Location03-BUT-099-8.21
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.42255, -121.68808
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2020)
Projected traffic21,231 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 over Hamilton Slough built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Hamilton Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over Hamilton Slough carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Hamilton Slough?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Hamilton Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.